Spoof Websites aka Phishing

 

Spoof Websites:

  1. Phishing websites look like they are from legitimate companies, but are actually from tricky identity thieves. These websites may look like the real thing, and ask for your name and account information. Should you do this, you might be giving your data to someone who will do you harm.
  2. If you've posted a resume' online, (which we don't recommend), thieves will pretend to be hiring and ask for your SSN and other personal information in promise of a lucrative job offer.
  3. If you have a profile on MySpace or FaceBook, thieves are "spear phishing". Gathering details to collect as much focused information about you as possible when they send you their pitch. They will use one of your interests to lower your defenses. Be careful whom you invite to view your profiles.
  5. phishing page from bank fake names

 Watch out for fake web pages sent to you asking for your private information!

 

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